Aviation Parking Lot Attendant I​/II-PT

General Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual tasks involved in the operation of the parking area at the Abilene Regional Airport.

• Parking Lot Attendant I – This position exercises no supervision.
• Parking Lot Attendant II – This position may exercise limited supervision over the Parking Lot Attendant I.

• Provide professional and friendly customer service in all interactions with the public including giving directions, information, and handling complaints and accidents.
• Collect parking fees from customers exiting the Airport parking lot.
• Balance cash receipts at the end of the shift and verify cash draws at the start and end of each shift worked.
• Monitor the parking lot and inform management of any unusual situations or incidents.
• Gather and return luggage carts to the terminal.
• Pick up and dispose of trash around the parking lot.
• Spray herbicide on weeds in designated areas of the parking lot.
• Count the number of cars parked in the parking lot.
• Perform general housekeeping/cleaning inside and outside the Parking Lot Attendant Booth, including restrooms, floors, glass, and work surfaces.
• Operate City vehicle as necessary to accomplish previously listed duties.

• Assist Parking Attendant I with cash drawer accountability.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees on parking lot operations and revenue collection.
• Manage the shift schedule and timecards for other parking attendants.

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Knowledge of monetary transaction methods and practices used in a paid parking lot system to successfully balance cash receipts at the end of each shift.
• Skill to perform basic arithmetic and count and calculate change.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing to ensure successful job performance.
• Ability to count and calculate parking fees.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
• Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

• Experience:
  
  No previous experience is required (entry-level).
• Education/Training:
  Basic arithmetic, collecting money, reading, and writing at necessary level for successful job performance is required; formal or informal education/training is preferred.
• License or Certificate: A valid, current Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of experience in parking operations and/or revenue collection and accountability using cash register systems is preferred.
• Education/Training:
  Basic arithmetic, collecting money, reading, and writing at necessary level for successful job performance is required; formal or informal education/training is preferred.
• License or Certificate: A valid, current Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Ability to work outdoors and to withstand the exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures and elements.
• Ability to work weekends and evening hours.
• Considered Essential Personnel in the event of City Offices closure and reports to work as assigned by the Director.

The “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

• _X_ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
• ___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
• ___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
• ___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
• ___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Codes for how often:

• N = No
• E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
• M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
• I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• A = Almost Never (